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Under the Hat is the destination to discuss what's top of mind in education. Join Steve and Sophie as they explore pedagogy, challenges, leadership, and success stories. In the "Under the Hat" podcast, Steve and Sophie listens to what is working and what
Next weekend, we’re bringing all the positive vibes your way! 🌟 You’ll get to hear from the incredible @chuckmossedu and discover how he embraces positivity and relationships to lead. 🎙️

Don’t miss this new episode on February 7th at Underhatpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧✨
February 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM
What if classrooms were like playgrounds for imagination — not factories for compliance?
Drop a 🧩 if you agree that play fuels real learning.
@coachthomastech and his 30+ years as a STEM teacher share insights on the power of play.
January 30, 2026 at 1:23 PM
🎉 Madness is coming! 🎉 Get ready for Year 2 of Eduprotocol March Madness at the Under the Hat Podcast! 🏀🎙️

📅 Save the Dates! 📅
Join us LIVE as Eduprotocol experts and authors go head-to-head, battling it out for the ultimate title: THEE Eduprotocol to Rule Them All! 🏆🔥
January 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM
🎯 Making Learning Relevant! 🚀

@coachthomastech emphasizes the importance of creating learning experiences that truly stick! 💡✨

🎧 Catch the full conversation at Underhatpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙️🌍
January 26, 2026 at 12:26 PM
🤔 Did you know that play isn’t just for kids?
In our recent podcast, Dan Thomas shares how integrating play into the classroom can enhance learning experiences for everyone!
#PlayInEducation #LearningThroughPlay #EdTech #STEM #TeachersOfInstagram #Podcast

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Episode 71: Serious Play with Dan Jokes
Play is a powerful tool. Hands-on projects develop skills. Make learning relevant to students. Focus on durable skills, not content. Encourage collaboration and per…
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January 25, 2026 at 1:05 PM
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️

Join us for Episode 71 of the Under the Hat Podcast, dropping on January 24, 2026!

We're diving deep into the world of STEM and Project-based Learning with Dan Thomas who brings unique insights into how play can transform education. 🎯✨
January 19, 2026 at 9:10 PM
The secret is out (well, mostly 👀).

We’re taking EduProtocols Under the Hat! 🧢

Get ready for Free PD with a competitive vibe. 🏆

🗓 March 7th & 14th ⏰ 11am ET / 8am PT

Clear the calendar. You don't want to sit on the bench for this one.

#ProtocolHatMadness26 #EduProtocols #UnderTheHat
January 15, 2026 at 9:58 PM
🎯 High-Impact Teaching When Time Is Limited ⏱️

Tune in as Mantha dives into the importance of EdTech in maximizing instructional time to effectively support our students! 💡📚

🎧 Catch the full episode at Underhatpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙️✨#Podcasting #studentsfirst #instruction
January 11, 2026 at 1:16 PM
🎉 A brand-new episode is on the horizon! 🌟 We're beyond excited to welcome Dr. Ildi Laczko-Kerr to the show 🎙️ as she shares her inspiring journey in educational leadership 📚, entrepreneurship 🚀, and the art of leading instructional coaching 🎯
January 11, 2026 at 12:55 PM
🎙️ New Episode Out Now! 🎙️

We had the incredible Mantha Camacho join us on the pod today! 🚀 She takes us on an inspiring journey— from the classroom ➡️ to EdTech ➡️ and back to public education.

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Episode 68: The Boomerang Career Journey!
🎙️ Episode Title: Navigating Education with Mantha CamachoIn this episode of Under That Hat, we're thrilled to sit down with the dynamic Mantha Camacho! As a passio…
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January 11, 2026 at 1:28 AM
We can’t keep a lid on this secret much longer... 🤫🧢

EduProtocols is going Under the Hat.

Get ready for a deep dive into the magic behind the methods. The crown fits, and we’re ready to wear it. 👑

🗓 March 7th & 14th

#EduProtocols #EdTech #ComingSoon #ProtocolHatMadness26
January 8, 2026 at 9:49 PM
🎉 New Episode Coming Your Way! 🎉

We're beyond excited to have Mantha Camacho on the show this weekend to chat about ALL things EdTech 🚀, career transitions 🔄, and professional learning & growth 📚✨
January 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
🎥 This weekend, we chatted with Ariella Racco, the inspiring CEO & Co-Founder of CoLab! 🚀 We tackled a big issue in education—teacher isolation—and how it affects both educators & students. 👩‍🏫💬
January 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
What if a tool gave you insights on the ratio of teacher talk to student talk? 🤔 Sound Pedagogy does this! ✅ Listen as Derek Oldfield breaks down the value of having a teacher and an instructional coach get insights on who is mastering content 📚 and who is passively learning. 🧠💡
December 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🚨

This week on Under the Hat, we’re diving deep into the world of collaboration with our amazing guest Ariella Racco! 🌟 We’re talking all things CoLab—how collaboration sparks innovation, fuels ideas, and makes magic happen. 💡✨

You don’t want to miss this fun, inspiring convo!
December 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Aha Moments: Expanding Definitions of Learning. All educators experience the moment that Starr Sackstein is describing. The moment that a student says, "I can," even though they claimed in the past that they said "I can't"

You can catch the full episode at Underhatpod.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Is AI Helping or Hurting Your Job Search? @levelupsophie.bsky.social shares her experiences with AI on her job search and addresses the question of whether AI is successful or a hindrance in landing a new role.

You can catch the full episode at Underhatpod.com or wherever you get your podcasts!
December 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This weekend, @levelupsophie.bsky.social and @stevemartinez.bsky.social are having a chat about their calendar year (too yearly? 😂) and their pod and personal goals for 2026 and 2027.

You can catch it live on Saturday on Insta, LinkedIn, YouTube, or X.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
December 2, 2025 at 12:55 AM
This weekend on the Pod, we are ALL business. Talking with Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio about their newest book release, The Business of You. Learn how to empower our youth (and ourselves) to ask the right questions and tell a story!
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Took a week off BUT.... we got a new episode coming your way this Saturday! We are having Starr Sackstein on the show to chat about her journey, future of education, and hacking the assessment!

Tune in live this Saturday on Insta or YouTube, or catch it after wherever you get your podcasts 🎉
October 14, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🚨 New episode alert! We got to hear from Jon Laven from @snorklapp.bsky.social who shared ALL the insight on the product and instructional ideas.

Listen in here or wherever you get your podcasts!

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Episode 60: The Role of AI in the Classroom
On this episode of Under the Hat, we have the pleasure of having Jon Laven of Snorkl! Jon and Steve chat about AI in the classroom, cognitive overload, and Snork. J…
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October 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Get ready friends! We are having Jon Laven of @snorkl_app on this pod this Saturday! We are going to be talking about all the things teaching, instructional coaching, AI in the classroom, and more #coffee #education #leadership #podcast #AI #learning #creativity
September 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
This weekend we are asking Adam Sparks of Short Answer all the tough questions. Can he keep them short, though? 😂

Catch this conversation live this weekend or get it after wherever you get your podcasts.
September 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New episode is here as we hear from Lisa Nowakowski! Listen in as Lisa chats about Eduprotocols, MathReps, and her joy for empowering students to achieve mathematics.

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Episode 58: Making Number Sense...Common 🔢
On this episode of Under the Hat, we have math expert/author Lisa M Nowakowski to chat all things math, MathReps, Eduprotocols, and number sense! Lisa is passionate…
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September 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
After a week off, we are back with @nowatechie to chat all things teaching, writing, Eduprotocols, MathReps, and Math Sense!

Catch the live episode on Insta, YouTube, or LinkedIn. If you can't catch it, you can listen/watch after wherever you get your podcasts. 😊

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September 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM